Tadhg Beirne joins Munster on a two-year deal

Hot on the heels of his announcement to leave Scarlets next season, Munster Rugby have confirmed they have signed lock Tadhg Beirne, who'll join them at the start of the 2018/19 season on a two-year contract.

A former Ireland U20s player, Beirne featured in all of Ireland’s games during the 2012 U20s 6 Nations and Junior World Championship.

The 25-year-old will make the move from Scarlets, where he has made 29 competitive appearances to date after making the switch from Leinster at the start of the 2016/17 season.